In this issue

Innovation is a critical component in Singapore’s development of future capabilities built on emerging technologies for the maritime sector. To this end, the Feature article showcases MPA’s multi-pronged digitalisation approach while Port & Starboard highlights Portcast’s software, which uses machine-learning algorithms to predict vessel utilisation dynamically. Also read about the American Bureau of Shipping, which has established the ABS Global Simulation Center, the society’s global Center of Excellence for Modelling and Simulation. In Company Spotlight, find out more about the SGUnited Jobs and Skills Initiative, which supports the ongoing transformation of Maritime Singapore. Lastly, hear from industry experts Tan Beng Tee and Punit Oza in Personality, as they share their rich experiences.

Decarbonisation Of Harbourcraft Industry: Call For Proposals

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) are jointly calling for proposals for the electrification of harbour craft by consortiums comprising industry players and institutes of higher learning as well as research institutes.

1 min

Reinventing Marine Surveys

PSA Aspen was the first Singapore-registered harbour tug to undergo a remote marine survey. Jon White explores how this new capability sets a template for future delivery

4 mins

Towards Cleaner Greener & Shipping

From ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas bunkering to a sustainable digital port, Jon White discovers how Singapore envisages the next chapter of its maritime story

10 mins

Making Digital Transformation Manageable

The Maritime Digitalisation Playbook was launched in June to support maritime companies in advancing their digital capabilities as the economy recovers. Jasmine Chung explores steps the industry can take to get future-ready

4 mins

Study While You Work

A work-study programme can provide clarity in terms of career direction, as well as industry knowledge not found in textbooks. That is what Ms Chong Hui Xian has found with one such course by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

4 mins

Leading The Decarbonisation Charge

Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Chairman of BW Group and Singapore Maritime Foundation, was recently appointed Co-Chairman of the International Advisory Panel on Maritime Decarbonisation. Chua Kim Beng speaks to him to understand the challenges of each role

4 mins

Keeping Our Waterways Clear

Chua Kim Beng learns how Tian San Shipping is using digital technology to help keep Singapore waters and the vessels at its port spick and span

4 mins

Singapore Observes Day Of The Seafarer

This year’s Day of the Seafarer, which falls on June 25, was particularly meaningful in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, paying tribute to seafarers became all the more important, as they contributed heavily towards maintaining the flow of goods.

1 min

Prepping A Future-Ready Fleet

Eastern Pacific Shipping’s emphasis on protecting the environment has received many accolades. Its Sales and Purchase Manager, Mr Dan Kwek, believes that their Environment, Social & Governance Policy will help the company meet future sustainability goals and global emissions standards

4 mins

leading a swift response

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, Jon White reflects on the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s leadership and contingency planning in its immediate response to the arrival of the virus

8 mins

Insurance For Drones

Acorn International Network’s Coverflight platform is helping drone operators protect their flying assets more quickly and conveniently. Chua Kim Beng speaks to company founder Mr David Ong to find out how it has been performing since its launch in 2019

4 mins

Operational Safety Is Our Top Priority

Mr Abhishek Chawla, Head of Operations, CMA CGM Asia & Chief Operations Officer, APL, has always been interested in the nexus between cost management and quality output. He discusses with Chua Kim Beng how the CMA CGM Group always places safety at the forefront of its priorities

4 mins

Bridging Gaps In Safety Concerns

Captain Allan Gray, President of the International Harbour Masters’ Association, addresses disjointed safety concerns at the ship/shore interface

4 mins

Navigating With AI And Big Data

Maritime Singapore’s aim to double its port capacity by 2030 has stirred interest in traffic management along the narrow Singapore Strait. Jon White learns how a multi-party industry collaboration keeps this dream afloat

4 mins

Championing A Safety-First Culture

For more than 50 years, Pacific International Lines has upheld the principles of a positive safety culture. Jon White discovers how safety is kept top of mind at this enterprise

3 mins

Making A Good First Impression

Mr Alex Lee, Senior Manager in PSA Marine’s Pilotage Services Department, believes that pilots have to be well trained as a pilot is the first person in Singapore that ships entering our port will meet. The Master Pilot shares with Patricia Ang what his job entails

4 mins

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SG Nautilus Magazine Description:

Singapore Nautilus is the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's corporate publication. It has a local and international reach of 4,500 copies per issue, and features a range of topics relating to Maritime Singapore.